
Benny Powell
Trombonist Benny Powell joins Alyn Shipton to select his best discs with Lionel Hampton and Count Basie, plus examples of his work with Duke Ellington and pianist Randy Weston.
Benny Powell grew up in New Orleans to the sound of marching bands and jazz in the air. He joined Lionel Hampton in the 1940s and went on to be a key member of the 1950s Count Basie Orchestra, staying for several years. He joins Alyn Shipton to pick highlights from his records with both leaders, plus examples of his work with Duke Ellington and also his long-running association with pianist Randy Weston, which fuses jazz and African music.
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Jazz Library - Benny Powell
Duration: 29:59
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- Sat 10 Jul 2010 16:00
- Boxing Day 2010 00:15
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Jazz Library
Advice and guidance to those interested in building a library of jazz recordings